Facilities Manager

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) is seeking a dedicated Site Total Facilities Manager for HMP Chelmsford. This full-time role involves managing facilities operations, overseeing maintenance teams, and ensuring health and safety standards. The position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to safety and security, alongside benefits such as 25 days holiday and private healthcare options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare options

Employee assistance programs

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and managing budgets.
• Desirable experience in a prison or military environment.
• Two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities operations ensuring safety and compliance.
• Oversee maintenance teams including plumbers, electricians, and cleaners.
• Manage budgets and staff effectively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in facilities/building services

IOSH qualification

Job description

Job Role: Site Total Facilities Manager

Location:

HMP Chelmsford – 200 Springfield Rd, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6LQ

Salary:

£57,790.45

Contract:

Full-time / Permanent

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Site Total Facilities Manager to join our team at HMP Chelmsford, a Category B & Adult/Male prison. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment committed to safety and security.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage facilities operations ensuring safety and compliance.
2. Oversee maintenance teams including plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners, and administrators.
3. Manage budgets and staff effectively.
4. Ensure health & safety standards are met.
5. Contribute to the safe and secure environment for prisoners, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in facilities management, managing budgets, and staff.
• Desirable: experience in a prison or military environment.
• Recognised apprenticeship in a facilities/building services trade or two years of relevant experience.
• IOSH qualification (desirable).
• Good health & safety knowledge.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare options, employee assistance programs, and other financial benefits. We promote diversity, inclusion, and career development within a safe and supportive workplace.